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dispute

[dih-spyoot] / dɪˈspyut /




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When the mural was discovered in 2001, it sparked an ownership dispute between Poland, Israel and Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Parents the BBC spoke to say they do not dispute paying child maintenance, but they do dispute the accuracy of calculations and enforcement action being taken before appeals were resolved.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It also might strip Judge Williams of any real power over the legal dispute, even if she believes the settlement was collusive in nature.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The dispute was sparked two weeks ago when Sharon Sardina heard from a friend that her 17-year-old son was being discussed online.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

First, a ‘waste book’, in which you recorded everything exactly as it happened, in as much detail as possible: you could refer to this in the event of any future dispute or confusion.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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